THE NEW KING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10451, 10 May 1910, Page 4

THE NEW KING.

GEORGE V. PROCLAIMED. Fl3v Electric Telegraph—Copyright.j (Per Press Association.) Received May at 0.10 p.m. The Queen is sryled Queen Mary m ill!- Marlborough House circular. IJ i -re iVt m 1 May !H, at S.oo a.m. London. May 9The proclamation or King George as King was made in London and other cities this morning. Following a fanfare by the State Trumpeters, the Garter-King-of-Arms. Sir Alfred Scott- Gatt-y, at St. James] Pa nice, proclaimed George \ . King of Britain and the Dominions Beyond the Seas. Enormous crowds joined the Garter-King-of-Arms in shouting "God Save the King." The band then played the National Anthem. 1 Escorted by an imposing cavalcade of the Life Guards, the Garter-King-at-Arnis proceeded to Charing Cross, Temple Bar, and the. Royal Exchange, at each of which place the proclamation was repeated with the same ceremony.

Over 7000 troops lined the route, which was crowded. Artillery fired the Accession salutes in St. James' Park, and the flag's at the Tower of London were hoisted to the top of the masts, where they will remain for the rest of the day. The children cf King George watched the ceremony from the gardens at Marlborough House. The Primate, at Westminster Abbey, in an impressive discourse from Psalm 94, verse 7, emphasised the valuable national asset in the note of unity struck by the common ownership of a central home, and said~'tliis was overwhelmingly the case when that home was genuinely endeared to the hearts of the people. Those listening on Saturday to the quiet words of a brave, resolute, straightforward man, rich in purpose and simple in disciplined life, called in the prime of his manhood to assume duties so overwhelming in their greatness, have cause for thankfulness and hope. The Primate then quoted the official text of King George's words: "It is the earnest object of my life to follow my father's footsteps and uphold t'.ie constitution for the good of these realms. I am deeply sensible of the very heavy responsibilities, but know 11 can rely upon the Parliament ana the people of these islands aiid of the dominions overseas to help me to discharge my ardaoun duties. I solicit tlieir prayers that God may grant me strength "and guidance, and I am encouraged by the knowledge Inat I have in my dear wife a constant helpmate in every endeavor for the people's good Mr W. Redmond, in a letter to Mr Asquith, reminds him of the debate in the House concerning the terms of the proclamation, and also that the Premier's strong view was supported in all quarters of the House in favor of removing the words in the royal declaration offensive to 'Catholics, and asks him to take steps to remove them.

[ln May of last year Mr Redmond introduced a Bill into the House of Commons to remove the Catholic disability, which was read a second time by 133 to 123 and referred to a Committee of the Whole House, which was equivalent to shelving it. Mr Asquith during the debate said ho approved of in alteration in the Accession declaration, which he said was a flimsy and most unnecessary safeguard. He suggested the appointment of a committee to formulate a declaration not in any way offensive to religious susceptibilities.] Sydney, May 9.

King George was proclaimed King at Melbourne and Adelaide to-day. At the former place the proclamation was by gazette. Earl Dudley being too unweli to make the proclamation in person.

Admiral Bosanq'iiet made the proclamation from Parliament Hosue, Adelaide, but for some unexplained reason the proclamation will not be made at Sydney till to-morrow. The' Premier explains that the instructions in regard to the proclamation were not received in Sydney till this afternoon. Perth, May 9. The Powerful fired G9 minute guns for the dead monarch, then saluted the new King. The Japanese flagship carried out the same procedure after the Powerful. In London. Received May 10, at 10.5 a.m. London j May 9. The proclamation was read from the front- of the balcony of Friary Court, where Victoria was presented to her people at the outset of her reign. Among those present were Messrs Winston Churchill, Lloyd-George, Harcourt, Pierpont Morgan, the headquarters >taff, and the Duke of Norfolk, headed by the Collegers' heraldss and pursuivants. It was a brilliant gathering. When Edward's death was first mentioned the heads of the crowd were uncovered, and the people remained bareheaded.

Lords Rosebery and Kitchener," with four Princes in sailor costume appeared on the garden wall, and a ma i m the crowd unexpectedly started the National Anthem. The Princes, Lord Rosehery, and the crowd in Pall Mall joined in the Anthem. King George and Queen Mary dil not make their appearance, hut watched the proceedings from the Marlborough House windows.

The Lord Mayor and Aldermen r.f--sembled at Temple Bar, and a silken cord was stretched on either side ;f'the griffin. The crowd 'was greatly impressed with the old-world ceremonv. A great multitude of city men proceeding to business congregated outsvle the Exchange and cheered and sang anthems.

Similar proclamations and demonstrations are taking place in the prov lices King George has been proclaimed at the Legation at Pekin -in the prssance of. the representatives of all .nation?. Received May 10, at 10.40 a.m. . London, May. 9. ' King George has invited the Kaiser to Buckingham. Palace, which offer has been accepted. To-day's newspapers contain pictures,biographies, and anecdotes of King George and Queen Mary, and recall George's service on the Bacchante, and his round-the-world tour on the Opliir as the greatest Odyssey ever made by a future sovereign. They recall many recent visits to the Parliamentary debates and talks with leaders of all parties, also famous speeches, including that- in December, 1905, when he delivered his "Wake up England" exhortation. Prince Edward is now Duke of Cornwall'and 'Rothesay, and thereby has succeeded to £.So.o!i(i yearly, which accumulates during his .minority. Similar accumulations enabled King Edward to buy Sandringham. The newspapers recall Major-General Baden-Powell's story of the Duke of Cornwall's youthful declaration—"that when King he would- make laws that 1:0 one shall cut puppies' tails, there shall bo no more sin in the country, and no one- shall use bearing reins." Tlie West End theatres and opera managers met and resolved to close until after the funeral of the King. King George. 011 hearing this, immediately requested that the /theatres be closed only on the day of the funeral, in order to prevent large numbers being thrown out of employment. The Governor-General of India lias proclaimed King George at Simla, and 101 guns will lie fired at- all Indian military stations to-night. Message to New Zealand. Received May l'l, at 8.30 a.m. Loudon, May 9. There has been a general recovery the Stock Exchange and consols are juoted r.t SiJ. Sir Arthur Bigge has written to Mr as follows : —"The King .s iecpjy touched by the communication •;i-!rcs"-:ed in the name of the people- of Xew Zealand, both British and Maori, and commands you to convey his expression of sincere appreciation of their sympathy in this moment of his great sorrow, and to assure them that he will never torget the affection and loyalty displayed on the occasion of his visitto : their country. This recollection strengthens the conviction that he can ever rely on the loyal attachment to the Throne and person of the people of 1 New Zealand." '